Classical acting facts for kids

Classical acting is a traditional way of performing on stage or screen. It focuses on how an actor uses their body, voice, and imagination. This style helps actors truly understand their characters. They want to make their performance feel very real for the audience.

This type of acting started in Europe. It developed between the 5th and 16th centuries.

Learning Classical Acting

Today, you can study classical acting in many places. These include universities, special drama schools, and acting studios. Some schools are even connected to professional theater companies. This gives students extra chances to perform and learn.

Here are some places where you can learn classical acting:

• University of London's Drama Conservatoire: Students learn to use their body, voice, and imagination. They study old plays, like those by the ancient Greeks and Shakespeare. They also work on modern plays.
• CNSAD in Paris, France: This is France's national drama academy.
• The Juilliard School Drama Division in New York: This school teaches vocal and physical training. Students learn to analyze scripts and use their imagination.
• Montreal's National Theatre School of Canada: Students learn the art of acting. They practice voice, singing, and movement. They also explore ideas like improvisation and using masks.
• The Berg Studios in Los Angeles: This studio helps actors develop their own acting system. They learn script analysis and physical movement. They also discover more about themselves through imagination.
• Andrew Wood Acting Studio in Los Angeles: This studio teaches an acting approach from the Yale School of Drama. It helps actors deeply connect with their roles.
• Yale School of Drama in New Haven, Connecticut: Actors here get many chances to perform. They work with directors and writers to create plays. They also learn to use their body for inspiration and expression.
• The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol, United Kingdom: This is another well-known drama school.
• Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts: This school offers training in classical acting, including plays by Shakespeare.

Famous Classical Actors

Many famous actors and actresses have trained in classical acting. Some of them have even won top awards like Oscars.

Here are some well-known actors who trained in classical acting:

See also

• List of acting techniques
• Stanislavski's system
• Method acting
• Konstantin Stanislavski
• Lee Strasberg
• Sanford Meisner
• Ion Cojar
• Ivana Chubbuck